Spikes seems to be more of the kind of linebacker they want in the middle, a bigger player more suited to play the run. He also has the benefit of divisional familiarity, and a little motivation after the Patriots let him walk into free agency.

This sounds like a perfect fit….Sign the man and strengthen up the OL/WR and run for the playoffs next year. GO BILLS!!!!

wideright91 says:Mar 14, 2014 12:41 PM

If they sign him, I hope the refs don’t flag him when he does that to Brady, like when he wasn’t flagged on that play (see above photo)

wwwmattcom says:Mar 14, 2014 12:42 PM

Welcome to a football town. FUN.

Sign him!

tigerlilac says:Mar 14, 2014 12:47 PM

Nice move by the Bills but Brady will pick them apart without Byrd and with Spikes chasing Gronk. If Spikes is on the field you spread the Bills out and hit guys quick before that dominate defensive front seven can get to the QB. On the other hand, the Bills would be well built to stop both the Jets and the Dolphins who rely more on the run and do not have a QB that can read and react as well as Brady.

If I were a Cleveland fan, I would assume that this signing, if it were to happen, would mean division champs but Bills fans are a bit more realistic (apprehensive maybe) and I will so far as to say that this would make sense. nothing more, nothing less…

From what I’ve seen on tv I think this guy can play. I saw speed, size, a good tackler and just saw a guy who was flying all over the place. He might be a gem in this years free agency class that no ones talking about.

This does raise a weakness in the Patriots offense. Their offensive line strength at center and right guard is less than optimal and that’s what protects Brady. We don’t need Spikes (and other guys of his ability) hitting Brady even after he gets rid of the ball. The Patriots might surprise in this draft by trading up to get the best center. He would certainly fit a need.

stevincinci says:Mar 14, 2014 12:54 PM

Heard he has a trip planned for Cincinnati as well. Don’t know if it’s true or not.

I’ll miss Spikes. Strange dude, but he’s an old school LB for sure. Bills fans will remember him taking Fred Jackson’s head off and then kissing his bicep towards the Bills’ bench as they yelled at him for celebrating while Jackson was hurt. He’s a mean man.